Infectious Disease
Jay Butler, MD
Dean, College of Health
Dr. Jay C. Butler, MD, FIDSA, is an infectious diseases specialist and public health leader based in Anchorage, Alaska, with over 40 years of experience in managing complex infectious disease cases and emergency responses. His subspecialty focus includes bioterrorism-related infections such as anthrax, emerging viral outbreaks like SARS and COVID-19, and bacterial epidemics. He treats adult and pediatric patients, particularly in underserved populations including Alaska Natives, individuals expe
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Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Infectious Disease (ABIM)
- Pediatrics (ABP)
Education & Training
- Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (MD, 1985)
- Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 1989)
- Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine (Infectious Disease, 1996)
Years in Practice
40+ years
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
- University of Alaska Anchorage
- Emory University School of Medicine
Languages
English
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Sources
- https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-jay-butler-xy4cg
- https://www.doximity.com/pub/jay-butler-md
- https://www.idsociety.org/about-us/awards/society-citation-award/jay-butler-md-fidsa/
- https://alaskapublic.org/news/health/2025-06-05/alaskas-former-top-doctor-resigns-from-the-cdc
- https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/college-of-health/news/archive/2026-01-get-to-know-jay-butler.cshtml
- https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/college-of-health/employee-directory/butler-jay.cshtml